Guided by my heritage of a love of beauty and a respect for strength-in search of my mother’s garden, i found my own.” what is the symbolism of the phrase “in search of my mother’s garden” in the passage above?

a.

the phrase refers to a lifelong search to relocate the author’s childhood garden.

c.

the phrase refers to the struggle to find a way to feed a family
b.

the phrase refers to a larger search for ways to express creativity

d.

the phrase is not symbolic in the passage.

The best answer is letter b. The phrase refers to a larger search for ways to express creativity.

Explanation:

In the essay "In Search of our Mother's Garden", which can be found in the third part of the book that has the same name, author Alice Walker discusses creativity. She debates how black women were forced, throughout history, to work and live in a way that didn't allow the expression of their talents or creativity. They had to bear children - even if they didn't want to - take care of household chores, obey their husbands, work under terrible conditions and so on while, inside them, an artistic desire burned. Who knows? Maybe they'd much rather be painting sunsets instead of raising children, as the author claims.

When it comes to Walker's own mother, her creativity and talent were expressed through her gardening skills. Since the family was poor, she barely had a moment to herself, what with being busy making sure they would survive. She had to make quilts, can food... still, there was her garden. The garden becomes a metaphor to Walker, a representation of her mother's and her own heritage. While searching for her mother's garden, her history, Walker found her own garden, her unique manner to express herself and the creative desire that inhabits her heart.

the statement flat characters usually only have one trait that is developed in their story lines is true.

i have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.

i do not think they will sing to me